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KATSEYE, sombr, Laufey & More Vie for Breakthrough of the Year at First-Ever TikTok Awards: Nominations Announced

The inaugural TikTok Awards in the U.S. will take place on Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. The show will feature live performances and appearances by some of TikTok’s most influential creators and entertainers. The TikTok community will have the opportunity to support their favorite creators by casting their votes on […]

The Cure Share Details of ‘The Show of a Lost World’ Concert Film

The Cure have announced the release date for The Show of a Lost World concert film, a full-length live performance featuring all the songs from the band’s most recent studio album, 2024’s Songs of a Lost World. The movie will play exclusively in theaters worldwide on Dec. 11 for a limited time, with tickets slated […]

Triple J’s 2025 J Awards Shine a Light on Australia’s Music Standouts

Triple J has unveiled the nominees for the 2025 J Awards, recognizing standout achievements across Australian music and kicking off Ausmusic Month programming throughout November. Now in its 21st year, the J Awards highlight excellence in recorded music, live performance and video, as well as emerging talent via triple j Unearthed. This year’s nominees span […]

Billboard India to Launch in 2026

On Monday (Nov. 3), Billboard announced the launch of Billboard India to serve one of the world’s most rapidly growing music markets and showcase its talent to the world. In partnership with Other Side Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Billboard India will debut a host of offerings, including Billboard’s iconic charts, lists, music awards, multimedia editorial content, […]

Metallica Fans Charged With Trespassing After Climbing Tower at Perth Show

Metallica’s long-awaited M72 World Tour stop in Perth took an unexpected turn over the weekend when two concertgoers were arrested and charged with trespassing after allegedly scaling a central tower inside Optus Stadium during the band’s performance. According to Western Australia Police, the incident occurred on Saturday (Nov. 1) during Metallica’s first Australian show since […]

Spotify Launches First-Ever Playlist Voting Integration for 2025 ARIA Awards

Spotify has unveiled its most extensive out-of-home (OOH) and on-platform campaign to date in support of the 2025 ARIA Awards, spotlighting nominated Australian talent across more than 800 high-impact placements around the world — from major Australian cities to international landmarks including Times Square in New York and Leicester Square in London. The campaign, launched […]

Sony Music Confirms Departure of ANZ Chair & CEO Vanessa Picken

Sony Music announced Saturday (Nov. 2) that Vanessa Picken is stepping down as chair and CEO of Sony Music Australia and New Zealand, ending a three-year tenure marked by structural modernization, artist-first initiatives and industry-first milestones. “It has been a privilege to lead such a dedicated and talented company, collaborating with so many inspiring artists […]